- I have textured ceilings. What nap of roller cover should I use?
It depends on how textured the ceiling is. If its slightly textured, a 38-inch or a frac12-inch nap roller cover should work well. If its...
- Should I use a brush with synthetic or natural bristles?
As a general rule, you should use a synthetic bristle brush with latex paint and a natural bristle brush with oil-base paints. However, many...
- What should I look for in a quality paint brush?
Look for the tips of the bristles to be a different color than the rest of the bristles. This shows that the tips have been machined to be flagged,...
- Should I clean my roller cover or throw it away?
It depends. When used with latex paint, roller covers can be easily cleaned and reused. First, use the curved part of a 5-in-1 tool to scrape out as...
- Where do I start when painting an interior wall?
Use an angled brush to trim the perimeter of the room and around door and window...
- What is the difference between a square-cut and an angle-cut paint brush?
Straight-cut paint brushes are traditional and have been used for centuries. While both provide good coverage, angled paint brushes cover a bigger...
- How do I pick the right paint brush material?
There are two types synthetic and natural bristle. Natural bristle brushes are used with stains and varnishes. Synthetics are good for any kind...
- What are the quality features in a good roller?
Good roller frames have a compression-type cage, which is also convenient, because their covers can be removed quickly and easily. Also,...
- Should I use a different type of roller cover for oil-based paint and latex paint?
Yes, just as you would with a paint brush. Natural fiber roller covers made with mohair or a blend of polyester and lambs wool are...
- How wide of a brush should I use?
The best answer is whatever you feel comfortable with. A bigger brush holds more paint and applies it more quickly, but it is also harder...
- Should I buy a paint brush with angled bristles or cut square?
An angle-tipped brush allows you to put the tips of the bristles on the work at the natural angle that the brush is held. In addition, an...
- What type of brush works best with oil-based paint?
Natural bristles are best for most oil-based finishes including varnishes and stains. Their soft tips leave fewer brush...
- Should I use a natural bristle brush with a latex paint?
No. Just remember that humid weather can make someones hair turn frizzy. Water-based paints do the same thing to natural-bristle...
- Can I use the same brush for both latex and oil-based paint?
Yes, but you must make sure you clean them extremely well. Its best if you just buy two sets of brushes. One for latex and one for...
- What is the advantage of a natural-bristle brush?
Bristle has naturally split ends called flags, which help hold the paint in the brush so that it is released throughout the stroke...
- What type of brush is best for rough surfaces?
A synthetic brush is your best choice, because the rough surface can quickly damage the flags on a natural-bristle...